Every researcher owes a great deal to others, and I am no exception. First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude for the valuable assistance that I have received from my supervisors, Prof. Dr. Robbie Robertson and Dr. Rod Blackhirst. Their knowledge and expertise provided invaluable guidance in the preparation, development and completion of this project. I am also grateful to the postgraduate coordinator of Department of Arts and Education who has been patient to assist me in my completing study at La Trobe University, Bendigo. I am grateful to the Secondary School Teacher Development Project, Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia for providing me with a scholarship for study at La Trobe University. Without the financial assistance from this project, this thesis could not be finished. I would like to express my appreciation to Karen Moses, Jenny and Ann Scot of Academic Skill Service who corrected some language errors. I am also very impressed by the assistance from Robbin Hutchinton, Toby Dunn and Lindsey Brown of International Office at La Trobe University.